It’s September and school is back in session. There’s a lot to look forward to in October, including a welcome respite from summer’s heat and daily rains!

October marks a very special milestone for Broward County, as we launch a countywide celebration of our 100th birthday, Broward 100: Celebrating the Art of Community. It’s going to be a yearlong celebration that will use our arts, sports and recreation venues, natural attractions and incredible diversity to creatively bridge, bond and build our communities. The celebration will be steeped in historical perspective, but more importantly, will look forward to Broward’s bright future. The celebration will culminate in a grand finale event October 2-4, 2015. For more information on how you can participate, visit Broward100.org.

Remember too, that September and October are peak months for hurricane season. While we hope for a quiet season, every resident and business should have a preparedness plan in place. A wealth of information including checklists and shopping guides exists on Broward.org/Hurricane.

Our 2015 budget process concludes in September and our new fiscal year begins on October 1. I hope you take advantage of the opportunity every resident has to participate in this important process. I listen to your concerns and am here to help.

Lois WexlerBroward County Commissioner, District 5

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Add Some Excitement to Your Summer with Programs from Parks and Recreation

The Broward County Division of Parks and Recreation is once again offering Summer Programs and Camps for children. Check out the options below. There are also a large number of Volunteer Programs available for children of all ages. From Dog Wrangler to Junior LifeGuard to Trail Monitor to Painting Instructor, and everything in between, the volunteer options are impressive. So get involved.

The Broward County Department of Emergency Management provides extensive information for Hurricane Preparedness. Hurricane Guides and materials are posted under Links. For more information, visit the following.